Assistant General Manager - Procurement - Solar Module Manufacturing

JOB Summary

Looking for Procurement - AGM for a leading Solar module and EPC company, the ideal candidates should have experience more than 12 yrs.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end procurement for solar module manufacturing operations, covering BOM materials, MRO, consumables, spares, CAPEX and OPEX.
• Mandatory: Candidate must have direct procurement experience within a Solar PV Module Manufacturing organization.
• Strong understanding of solar module BOM, manufacturing process, material specifications and supplier ecosystem.
• Manage procurement of critical materials including Solar Cells, Solar Glass, EVA/EPE, Aluminum Frames, Backsheet, Copper/Ribbons, Junction Boxes, Sealants and Packaging.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category procurement strategies aligned with production plans and business requirements.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, development and performance management for critical solar module materials.
• Develop alternate and second-source suppliers to ensure supply continuity and reduce supplier dependency.
• Drive localization and domestic supplier development for key materials wherever commercially and technically viable.
• Lead RFQs, tenders, price benchmarking and commercial negotiations with domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage global sourcing and import procurement for critical raw materials and components.
• Negotiate long-term contracts, rate agreements, payment terms, pricing mechanisms and supply commitments.
• Align procurement with production planning, demand forecasts, inventory norms and material lead times.
• Drive inventory optimization and strategic stocking of critical BOM materials and consumables.
• Develop procurement strategy for critical machinery spares, MRO and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor commodity prices, market movements, supplier capacity and supply-chain risks affecting solar module production.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, price stabilization and working-capital optimization.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Finance and Stores to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Establish procurement MIS and dashboards covering spend, supplier performance, pricing, inventory, delivery and savings.
• Ensure adherence to procurement processes, commercial controls, quality requirements and supplier governance.
• Lead, develop and mentor the procurement team and strengthen strategic supplier relationships.

Mandatory Candidate Criteria

• Current / recent experience in Solar PV Module Manufacturing is mandatory.
• Must have handled procurement of solar module BOM materials.
• Exposure to Cell, Glass, EVA/EPE, Aluminum Frame, Backsheet, Ribbon, Junction Box and other module components.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, commercial negotiations and global/import procurement.
• Candidates from general manufacturing, EPC, solar project development or solar installation backgrounds without module manufacturing procurement experience should not be considered.